James Brandenburgh is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with CX Institutional, LLC and previously worked at Clarify Wealth Management and LPL Financial Corporation. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a multi-strategy platform that includes both wrap and non-wrap program structures and sub-advisory arrangements. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process incorporating fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across a diverse range of asset classes and strategies.

Robert Castellini is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member of Cincinnati Sports Mall, a health and wellness club, and consults for businesses focused on addiction recovery and IT executive searches. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to accommodate diverse client needs.

Charles Brown is a financial advisor with DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the Series 66 credential and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining DayMark in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors for a combined 13 years. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individual, high-net-worth, trust, retirement plan, and institutional clients by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using a variety of investment strategies and offers access to alternative and private securities alongside traditional holdings.

Andrew Mikovch is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio, bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos in 2022, he worked at US Bank from 2014 to 2022. Stratos Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $5.54 billion in discretionary assets and serving a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm offers various investment and financial planning services through a network of 66 advisors operating under a distributed independent advisory model.

Sonya Saskin is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2018. She previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. starting in 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Sassy Business Management, Inc. and a member of Jonya Enterprises, LLC. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive back-office services.

Patrick Petsche is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Winking Lizard Inc., a restaurant and bar business in Ohio. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individual, high-net-worth, trust, retirement plan, and institutional clients by providing asset and portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including internally managed models, third-party managers, and alternative securities, with a discretionary management approach tailored to client objectives.

Kimberly Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages approximately $3.94 billion in assets and employs a multi-faceted investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and ESG analysis, along with access to alternative investments and digital assets.

Jason Ramage is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and TouchPoint Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory role, Ramage is involved in several community and professional organizations, including serving as president of the Toast of the Town Toastmasters Club and treasurer of the Madisonville Business Chamber. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive due diligence.

Jay Weislogel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently practicing at Summit Financial, LLC since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Fidelity Brokerage Services, as well as business involvement with Koi Tax Service and Total Air Balance Co., Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets across 216 advisors and 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, incorporating both discretionary and consultative approaches to investment management.

Tyler Hezlep is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Truepoint, Inc. and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and several insurance firms. Tyler is based in Cincinnati, OH. Truepoint, Inc. serves individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients with tiered wealth management offerings, including Foundational Wealth Management, True Wealth Management, and a Family Office for multi-generational households. The firm employs an evidence-based, long-term investment approach emphasizing diversified asset allocation, low-cost index funds, and disciplined rebalancing, supported by integrated tax and administrative services.

Donald Hughett is a financial advisor with Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 21 years and is also registered as a representative with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Additionally, he is involved with Octavia Risk Management LLC in the implementation of insurance products. Octavia Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm utilizes proprietary, customized portfolio models featuring low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments with a generally long-term investment approach that also accommodates rebalancing and tax strategies.

Eric Aponte is a financial advisor with On Investment Management Company in Blue Ash, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Fifth Third Securities. On Investment Management Company provides financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a combination of fee-based financial planning, third-party investment programs, and both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account options.

Carson Kiley is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at firms including ALC and Honorarium. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning and portfolio management through advisor-managed programs and outsourced CIO solutions. The firm’s affiliation with SEI-affiliated businesses provides integrated access to subadvisory and custody services.

Patty Scott is a financial advisor with On Investment Management CO in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Scott is involved with Heart 4 Seniors, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness and locating services to assist disabled seniors. On Investment Management CO (ONIMCO) is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of comprehensive and modular financial plans, access to various third-party investment programs, and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Anthony Casnellie is a financial advisor with On Investment Management Company in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with THE O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2002. O.N. Investment Management Company provides financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a combination of fee-based planning, third-party investment programs, and both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account options.

Barry Zimmer is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He also owns and operates Zimmer Law Firm, LLC, providing legal services focused on estate planning, estate settlement, and Medicaid pre-planning. Zimmer is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, offering legal advice and planning services to individuals and families. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of about 100 independent advisors, managing approximately $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other advisory services, employing a variety of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Raymond Gettins is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Silver Oak Securities. He also hosts the financial industry podcast RIA Confidential. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities through a network of independent investment adviser representatives, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services with a multi-disciplinary investment approach.

Melina Young is a financial advisor at Truepoint, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Total Wealth Planning, LLC and Ridout Barrett, and has experience at the University of The Incarnate Word. Truepoint serves individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients across multiple engagement levels, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax and estate planning support, and institutional retirement plan advisory. The firm uses an evidence-based, long-term investment approach with diversified asset allocation and low-cost index funds, and is distinguished by its integration with tax and administrative services and its employee-owned structure.

J. Fortin is a financial advisor at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2016. His prior experience includes operating Fortin Advisory from 2015 to 2017. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm uses asset-class model allocations and a range of risk objectives supported by third-party research and an Executive Investment Committee.

Steven Horton is a financial advisor with On Investment Management CO in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Securities Inc and Nationwide Insurance for over 16 years and currently holds a role as an external wholesaler with AuguStar Financial. On Investment Management Company provides financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a combination of fee-based planning, third-party investment programs, and both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account options.